Sunday, September 16, 2012

I really love
the wonderful photographers that I get to work with, and to show them my
appreciation I'd like to give each one a featured post, so expect a week of
every month's posts to be dedicated to pictures of squishy newborn goodness,
glowing bellies, thriving toddlers and beautiful families. I am not perked in
any way to write these posts, I just like to be able to showcase each one more
than just "sharing" their photos on Facebook.

Geno Photography

Alright, so I haven't technically worked with Carrie Geno from Geno Photography business-wise, but she has been taking my children's pictures for an entire 2 years now, (I wish I had known of her for my 2.5 year old's newborn pics!) and I really appreciate all of the work that she puts into making sure that I get the pictures that I dream of.

This hat is one of my creations from 2 years ago, at my now 2.5 year old's 9 month photo session!

These photos are from a year and a half ago at my now 2.5 year old's 1 year photo session!

Here you can see a photo of my favorite creation, crochet boots, peeking out under the cute shag rug at his 2 year birthday session!

My second child, (a girl!) was born at the very end of February and I was thrilled to have Carrie take beautiful newborn photos for me. I just dropped a pile of props on the floor and let her choose her favorites, she ended up using my daughter's newborn blanket, a long tail elf hat, and a giraffe hat, in colors that match her adorable bedroom.

Carrie is located in Wellman, Iowa, but she is worth the drive if you don't live in Wellman! We live outside of the Cedar Rapids/Hiawatha area and drive a total of an hour (each way!) to have her take our children's photos twice a year. Yes, she really is that good! You can check out her website for pricing information, her zenfolio for more of her work (my kids' summer pictures were just posted!), her blog to get a taste of her sweet personality, and her Facebook to be a fan!﻿

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

I really love
the wonderful photographers that I get to work with, and to show them my
appreciation I'd like to give each one a featured post, so expect a week of
every month's posts to be dedicated to pictures of squishy newborn goodness,
glowing bellies, thriving toddlers and beautiful families. I am not perked in
any way to write these posts, I just like to be able to showcase each one more
than just "sharing" their photos on Facebook.

Liz Ann Marcus Photography

Liz Ann Marcus is actually much more than just a photographer, she also does eyelash extensions! She has been extremely kind every time I work with her, and always chooses great neutral colors that will work well with any background or outdoor set-up. She is located in Spicer, Minnesota, and takes beautiful photographs of pretty much every situation! Engagement sessions? Check. Seniors? Check. Toddlers? Check. Newborns? Check. She does it all, check out some of the pictures that she has provided for me!

Ah, I just love how she captured my barefoot sandals! Definitely the favorite of the items I've sent to her. I also just recently sent her a gorgeous cream hat with a big wooden button, it's gorg! You'll just have to wait a bit order one for yourself to see! To see more of Liz Ann Marcus' work, check out her Facebook page or call her at (320) 979-9976 to set up your photo session (and did I mention she does eyelashes?!)﻿

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

I really love the wonderful photographers that I get to work with, and to show them my appreciation I'd like to give each one a featured post, so expect a week of every month's posts to be dedicated to pictures of squishy newborn goodness, glowing bellies, thriving toddlers and beautiful families. I am not perked in any way to write these posts, I just like to be able to showcase each one more than just "sharing" their photos on Facebook.

TuLeaf Photography

TuLeaf Photography is one of the first photographers that I began working with (besides the ones that have taken my kids' pictures, which I will be featuring later this week or next) and she has been wonderful from the start. She is located in Delmar, New York and specializes in maternity, newborn, children and family photography. She is wonderful about posting sneak peeks shortly after a session and always showcases fun and engaging props that make a picture unique and interesting, without overtaking the subject.

To see more of TuLeaf Photography'swork check out her Facebook and website, or if you are in the Delmar area, shoot her a phone call at (518) 522-4226 to book a session!﻿

Monday, September 10, 2012

If you haven't heard of baby Easton, you really need to. This sweet guy was born on August 23, 2012 with a rare disease where he has no skin on his limbs. His disease is extremely painful, and at this point in time there is no cure for him, he will have skin that tears and blisters for his entire life. I can't imagine the pain that this brave guy suffers through, as a mother it must be heartbreaking. Beyond Easton's pain, I know that seeing your children in pain tears you up inside, let alone knowing that there is absolutely nothing that you can do for them. On top of the physical and emotional pain that baby Easton's parents are going through, they have financial strains too. Easton's bandages alone cost $10,000 per month. Can you even imagine? Throughout the month of September, I will be offering 20% of all purchases to go to sweet Easton's family. Will it be enough to cover his bandages for a month, a week or even a day? Probably not. But it's something. And these parents need something to hold on to. They need to know that there are people in this world who care. How many times have we seen terrifying and heartbreaking things on the tv and internet, and thought to ourselves, "Wow, I can't even imagine going through that." Now, how many times have you actually done something about it? It's time to step up. For baby Easton, for baby Easton's parents, and for baby Easton's older brothers. If this donation works well, you can count on me to continue it through October, November, December, etc. I will keep going until it no longer works. Easton, you can count on me to help out. And I hope that you can count on my customers too.For more information on baby Easton please visit this Facebook page ran by his aunt. You can also contact her to donate directly.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

I am so excited to announce that my Facebook page has reached 100 likes! Well, 110 to be exact, but who's counting? ;) To celebrate, I will be holding another giveaway, that will end on Tuesday, September 13, 2012 at 4pm. This time, I'll be upping the ante a little, the winner will have a credit of $25 to spend in my shop. I of course will be paying the shipping costs associated. This giveaway is open to everyone in the lower 48 states of America. To enter, just go here and comment on the status!What will you get if you win? A few pairs of barefoot sandals to finish off the summer? Maybe a couple headbands for your new baby girl? A couple of beanies for fall? Perhaps a ghost/pumpkin/spider earflap hat for Halloween? A pair of boots for winter? I love seeing what the winners choose!